Ethiopia is considered as one of the most stable countries in Africa.
The Constitution of the country, adopted in 1995, provides for a multi-party political system.
Elections are held by universal suffrage every five years.
The FDRE has a parliamentarian form of government with a bicameral parliament which comprises the House of the Peoples’ Representatives (HPR) and the House of the Federation (HoF).
The House of the Peoples’ Representatives is the highest authority of the Federal Governm...

TRAINABLE LABOUR
• Ethiopia has a young, trainable and disciplined labour force.
• Private universities and colleges flourishing in Addis Ababa and regional cities.
• Over 30,000 university graduates per year, including business, management, economics, accounting, law and engineering graduates.
• Ample opportunity to meet the demand of skilled manpower in the technical and vocational field due to the expansion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college.
• Average priv...

1. STABLE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
• Comprehensive development strategy resulting in strong economic growth.
• Stable macro-economic condition.
• Double digit economic growth averaging 11% per annum in the past 7 years.
• Generally, inflation managed at a single digit figure.
• Stable exchange rate.
• Government commitment to private sector.
• Safe and secure working and living environment, identified by the UN and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) as a key asset for investors in Et...

Overview

Why Ethiopia?

With a very stable and democratic government, ever improving infrastructure and most of its economic indicators moving in the right direction, Ethiopia is surely the right destination for your investment. The government is currently focusing on improving and sustaining the agriculture and infrastructure (construction) sectors, though the manufacturing and real-estate sectors are also receiving a lot of attention. Other sectors offering bright prospects for investors are ICT, mining & energy, and health. There are also great opportunities for investment in education and tourism.

15 REASONS TO INVEST IN ETHIOPIA

A strategic location in the north eastern part of Africa also known as the Horn of Africa, at a cross roads between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia provides access to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) market with an estimated population of 400 million people

A stable political environment within the Horn of Africa, with established democratic institutions to ensure good governance

Availability of untapped resource and fertile land suitable for agriculture

An abundant, affordable and easily trainable labour force governed by Labour Law

A competitive daily minimum wage rate

A seat to key international organizations such as the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), foreign embassies and international organizations to mention a few

Duty free access to the European Union (EU) and US market trough the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

Potential to develop a competitive cotton or textile industry due to good climate and soil conducts

Over 65 textile investment projects from international investors have been licensed in Ethiopia since 1992

Customs duty payment exception on capital goods and construction materials, also on spare parts which value is not greater than 15% of the imported capital goods’ total value

Comprises the best airlines in Africa having 17 domestic destinations and over 59 destinations worldwide and is known to carry two thirds of Africa’s air freight

An excellent weather with moderate climate otherw

Income tax exception from two to seven years on manufacturing or agro-processing and agricultural investments

An excellent weather with moderate climate otherwise known as the “13 Months of Sunshine”, a great gift of God